Podcasts about Texas Legislature

Be careful what you ask Gov. Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump after a tragedy. As the state and federal governments respond to the disaster in the Texas Hill Country, Abbott and Trump both made clear some questions from the media are completely off limits for them. We catch you up to speed on what happens next in the disaster response and get you ready for the special session of the Texas Legislature, where once again Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will try to ban THC products in Texas. Host Jeremy Wallace breaks it all down with reporters John Moritz, Isaac Yu and Taylor Goldenstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month: a review of how nursing issues fared during the 89th Texas Legislature; and a look into an effective approach to decrease workplace violence against nurses. Like what you heard? Make sure to comment and subscribe, anywhere you listen!

Brian Dittmar of TMLT and special guest Brian Jackson, Executive Director of the Texas Alliance for Patient Access (TAPA) discuss bills affecting Texas physicians that were introduced, passed, or defeated in the recently concluded 89thTexas Legislature.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A Hearst story on a “largely forgotten” flood event says much including contradicting the media outlet's extreme climate change narrative. I explain.And another point to make related to all the stories like this: Before Camp Mystic expansion, FEMA took buildings off flood plain map, records show. When will people learn that government programs are rarely a reliable solution?More heavy rain in semi-arid West Texas leads to more flooding last night and today. Many headlines.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.RIP: Great Texas artist David Adickes, dead at 98-years.Special Session of the Texas Legislature is coming: Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding named. Rep. Tepper files HB31 to prevent non-citizens from serving in public office, boards, and commissions. Very good story explaining redistricting and court decisions that will change Texas' efforts: Federal Judge Denies Motion to Reopen Record in El Paso Redistricting Case Due to Special Session Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Friday, August 1, The Texas Legislature will take public testimony on flooding issues, in Kerrville. Be prepared with your testimony!

In the early morning of July 4th, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning, but two hours later, the swollen Guadalupe River swept camp children out of their cabins at Camp Mystic. A wall of water then flooded the Hill Country and most of Central Texas, eventually killing more than 110 people, including dozens of children. Another 170 people are still missing, and the victims are strewn from Kerr County down to Sandy Creek. But flash floods are familiar to this area, known as “flash flood alley,” so why did the July Fourth floods catch so many off-guard? From missing warning systems to critical staffing gaps at the National Weather Service, spotty cell phone service and just plain complacency, veteran KXAN Meteorologist Jim Spencer joins host Nikki Davaughn to examine what could have gone wrong and how Texans can better prepare for the next flash flood. Late Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that several flood-related items, including funding flood warning systems, are now on the agenda for the Texas Legislature's upcoming special session.   Learn more about the sponsors of this July 10th episode: Jones Dairy Farm LBJ Presidential Library Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

A bill in the Texas Legislature this past session would have created a grant program for emergency communication. It didn’t pass. In the days since the deadly flooding, engineers have already modeled what happened on the Guadalupe River. What they say about how we should rebuild. A harrowing story of survival: Our conversation with a […] The post A Guadalupe River regular shares her family's survival story appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he's likely to instruct the Texas Legislature to investigate early warning systems and other governmental responses to July 4 flash flooding that killed at least 82 people in the Hill Country. Lawmakers are set to convene in Austin on July 21. Meanwhile, as of late Sunday an additional 41 people were still missing. In addition to local first responders, more than 1,300 state personnel were dispatched to the scene. Abbott has issued a disaster declaration covering 21 Hill Country counties, where rain continued to fall through the weekend. “We will be relentless in going after...Article Link

Veteran Texas lawmaker Donna Howard (D-Austin) joins host Brad Swail for an unfiltered conversation on the Texas Talks podcast. Representing House District 48 since 2006, Rep. Howard opens up about her decades of legislative experience, the political transformation of Austin, the state's unsustainable budget tactics, and her deep concerns over school vouchers and underfunded public education. She also weighs in on the 89th Texas Legislature, the upcoming special session, and redistricting rumors. This is a grounded, thoughtful discussion on what real leadership looks like in an era of performative politics.

In a webinar hosted June 26 by the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas, James Henson and Johsua Blank look at attitudes on issues and actors in the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature in a special video edition of the podcast.

IANR 2527 070525 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere's the guest line-up for Sat, July 5, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We areon 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm Experts warned us that Artificial Intelligence or AI would very quickly – within 5 years, some said – change our interfaces with the way we use data and even with machines – and in fact the change is revolutionary and coming at us like a ton of bricks! Within the past six months, email platforms like Google and Yahoo have changed theirappearance and summarize the email before we get to it; photos and videos have been doctored to look real and companies like Microsoft are laying off thousands as AI can write some software code by itself. We turn to an expert inAI, Partha Chatterjee, to explain these profound changes and what more to expect in this brave new world.4:50 pm The Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 22which will increase the incentives for the film, tv and gaming industries to be more competitive with other states and lure more production here. Texas will now dole out $300 million to qualifying projects every two years – an increase of$100 million in 2023 - or $1.5 billion over ten years. With so many South Asians involved in the entertainment business, we asked one who has made a transition to feature movies, Harsh Mahadeshwar, what this will mean to film makers.He is joined by actress Jessica Lee Wrabel. 5:20 pm Two decades ago, educators and social entrepreneurs in India realized that the key to a primary education lay in making sure that young students had a full belly so that they could concentrate on their lessons. This same idea - vasudhaiva kutumbakam  - was transplanted to the US and has taken root in seven cities as the One World One Cause Foundation, and to tell us more aboutits outreach, we welcome to the show Vivek Mahadevan, a former and retransplanted Houstonian.Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.      TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years. Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

Weekly Witness is back after a quick two week break.  This week we continue our legislative wrap-up series as we welcome Kristin Etter, Director of Policy and Legal Services with the Texas Immigration Law Council. We'll discuss some of the key immigration bills that passed out of the Texas Legislature and touch on what is happening at the federal level. We hope this series will be a resource for Texans of faith to understand what happened in the legislative session and use it as a tool to look back on as we move into election season next year.   Find more resources and sign up for the Texas Immigration Law Council's newsletter at txilc.org/contact   Listen to the TXILC podcast Sidebar: Immigration on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3VvxgVkA42WBRuEnRWgGUk

The 2025 Texas legislative session was one of the most politically charged in recent memory. With pre-election pressure and influence from outside interest groups shaping the agenda, lawmakers clashed over key education issues and long-standing policy goals. For the first time, voucher legislation became law in Texas, marking a significant shift with major implications for families, educators, and school districts. ATPE Governmental Relations Monty Exter explains the political machinations that ultimately broke through the public education community's wall against vouchers, what it means going forward, and how quickly the effects might be felt. The session also brought renewed debates over school funding. Many educators are left wondering whether public schools gained ground or lost support as lawmakers pushed to prioritize voucher programs. We examine the outcomes and what districts should expect as they plan for the new school year. Another standout trend was the growing hostility toward groups that support public education, including ATPE and other educator advocacy organizations. Monty discusses how this rhetoric developed, its connection to the voucher push, and what educators can do to fight back. And yet, despite the challenges, there were several bright spots. We highlight positive outcomes for educators and look ahead to what the next election cycle might bring. In the latest episode of The ATPE Podcast, we're excited to welcome back ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter to help us make sense of it all.

Floresville Independent School District (ISD) personnel will see pay increases for the coming school year. The district adopted its operating budget and compensation plan for the 2025-26 school year unanimously during a special meeting June 25. The budget comprises ,520,000 in revenues and ,020,000 in expenditures. The district's compensation plan includes a step raise for all teachers, along with a raise of ,000 to ,000 for classroom teachers, funded through House Bill 2, approved by the Texas Legislature. Substitute teachers will also receive a -per-day increase. Other district employees will see an increase in pay, including a 6-percent raise plus...Article Link

On Tuesday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld an historic penalty against ExxonMobil for pollution at its Baytown oil refinery. We hear from the group behind the long-running lawsuit on behalf of those who lived near the plant.Also this hour: In April, Houston police called ICE agents on a woman who'd dialed 911 to report domestic abuse. We learn the details of that case and discuss the effect it might have on people's willingness to report crime.Then, the Chris Larkin ALS Act is now law and takes effect immediately. It allows some people under 65 to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans. We talk with the Houstonian it's named for, Chris Larkin, about his journey with ALS and about the emotional moment in the legislature he credits with getting the bill passed.And we go on a walk through the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center in Memorial Park with writer Isobella Jade to learn how to connect with nature in the heart of the city -- and how doing just that helped her deal with a divorce after moving here to Houston, as she details in her book, Heart Trail.

In this episode of Texas County Voice, host Jody Seaborn sits down with Caroline Love, Director of Legislative Services at the Texas Association of Counties, to break down the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature. What passed? What didn't? And what should counties prepare for next? Don't miss this update as we head into a special session in July and look forward to the 2025 TAC Legislative Conference in August.

In this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Brian Phillips, Chief Communications Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, for a deep dive into the 89th Texas Legislature. They unpack the long battle for school choice, the hard truths about skyrocketing property taxes, and the foundation's push to empower parents and protect children. Phillips also previews what's ahead for the 90th legislature—health care reform, grid reliability, and the ongoing border crisis. It's a frank, behind-the-scenes look at how conservative policy is shaping the future of Texas.

This episode of the Green Report takes you inside the fast-paced world of the Texas Legislature with TNLA's Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, Curtis Smith. From a record-setting water infrastructure win to stopping dangerous licensing and pesticide bills, Curtis breaks down how TNLA successfully defended the green industry at the Capitol. Plus, hear how TNLA members made a direct impact through advocacy and grassroots outreach—and what's next for protecting your business. For more information on TNLA and Advocacy, visit www.TNLAonline.org.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The called Special Session of the 89th Texas Legislature will begin on 21 July; what will be on the call?Much followup on bills signed and vetoed by Governor Greg “Get High” Abbott. And followup on yesterday's big news on the veto of SB3. (Story mentioned today.)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas wins again! Texas Named Best Business Climate In Nation For Third Year In A Row.I don't like the Blackrock group but I love this Texas ETF. I bet Mark Miller of Edward Jones could get you started!A group of campaign / political stories: Retired Houston astronaut jumps into the Democrat race to take on U.S. Sen. John Cornyn – clearly just another bureaucracy loving liberal Democrat who hates Trump and Republicans. State Senator Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General – nope State Rep. Nate Schatzline launches bid for Texas Senate seat vacated by Hancock (SD9.) Jasmine Crockett drops bid for top Democrat Oversight Committee post, citing leadership resistance. Crocked is crocked. Even Most Democrats Say No To Latest Attention-Seeking Trump Impeachment Attempt from Grumpy Al Green of Houston Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

We've come to the end of the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature and we're joined by Texas Housers' research director Ben Martin to take a tally on what happened. In this long and winding session, there was much that was discovered, including some new champions for housing! It's time to review the housing-related bills that passed, failed, and those that should have had a chance.

On Tuesday's show: After Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the proposed ban on THC passed by the legislature, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference Monday to discuss the move, which killed one of his top legislative priorities from the session. In issuing his eleventh-hour veto, the governor called the THC bill "well-intentioned" and said the hemp market needs to be regulated immediately. That's why he's calling lawmakers back to Austin for a special session. We learn more about this rare split between the governor, state lawmakers, and the lieutenant governor.Also this hour: Houston is a city of contrasts, where neighborhoods sometimes sit side by side yet remain worlds apart. That case can be made for East Houston and West Houston. How divided is our city, and who are the ones defining the east side?Then, we discuss the cause of and the fallout from long delays in recycling pickup around the city.And we learn about Lullabies and Chaos, an organization turning baby showers into lifelines for expectant mothers and fathers who are facing tough times.

To celebrate Pride Month, we read You & Me by Tal Bauer and ended up sobbing. But in a good way. In this bi-awakening novel, Luke is desperately trying to hold onto his relationship with his son, Emmet, after the sudden death of his wife. To get closer to Emmet, Landon suggests Luke volunteer with their sons' football team (because this is Texas, after all). Emmet is best friends with Landon's son Bowen, which means Luke and Landon end up spending a lot of time together…and eventually falling in love. The big question is: will Emmet be okay with it, or will this be the nail in the coffin of their relationship?Texas HB 229 info can be found here, along with information about other anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in the Texas Legislature. Up Next: CASH by Jessica PetersonSOS Novella: Step on Me, Please by Missy LoveWhat else we're reading:The Anithero by Renee RoccoThe Wrong Mr. Right by Stephanie ArcherIn Your Dreams, Holden Rhodes by Stephanie ArcherSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Hryhorchuk of Texas 2036 returns to unpack the biggest wins of the 89th Texas Legislature—from the groundbreaking $20B water investment to a sweeping school finance bill that redefines public education. In this deep dive, we explore how pragmatic, long-term planning is shaping Texas's future in water, housing, and workforce readiness. What passed, what didn't, and what it all means for Texans today and tomorrow.

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” President Donald Trump claims he does not want to get involved in the war between Israel and Iran unless Iran attacks first. Then, the No Kings protests got a little violent this weekend, and the Left tries to blame Republicans. Next, the 89th Texas Legislature session just came to an end. Did Republicans make any progress?   GUESTS: Today, Sara is joined by Republican Texas Representative Mitch Little and BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden.   Timecodes: 00:00:00 Iran Starting WW3? 00:14:53 No Kings Protest Fallout 00:35:53 Texas Legislature Victories   Sponsors: Relief Factor: Get their three-week QuickStart for only $19.95. Call 1-800-4-Relief or visit http://www.relieffactor.com.   MDHearing: Go to http://www.ShopMDHearing.com and use promo code “SARA” to get a pair of hearing aids for JUST $297! Plus, they're adding an extra charging case for free — a $100 value — just for listeners of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every session of the Texas Legislature, Republicans file bills that affect Texans' access to reproductive health, in particular, limiting abortions. In a state that has outlawed most abortions already (even though most Texans support at least some access to abortion), lawmakers found some room for improvement at the local level and banned city and county programs like Austin's fund for abortion travel for residents. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Lucie Arvallo, the executive director of Jane's Due Process, to talk about which abortion-related bills passed and which ones failed at the Texas Legislature this year.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 16th episode: Tecovas Visit Port Aransas Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Zach Theatre Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

How do Texas teachers grade the Texas Legislature's big education session? Listen to TribCast live from the Austin Central Library.

We enjoyed a visit with one of our favorite regulars, Austin State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly (not necessarily in that order) of the recently-concluded 89th Texas Legislature. There was plenty to lament and plenty to commit to repairing later - but there were also tactical wins for Democrats, and some good legislation passed as well.Learn more about Senator Eckhardt at https://www.saraheckhardt.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

On Thursday's show: We look at some the challenges facing immigrants and what rights they should be aware of amid increased scrutiny from the federal government.Also this hour: A bill to create a strategic bitcoin reserve for Texas passed during the legislative session and awaits the governor's signature. Should it become law, what purpose will it serve? How would it differ from one created by President Donald Trump? And what are the economic and energy-related pros and cons?Then, we discuss the rules that govern tow trucks on Houston roads and highways.RESOURCES: Complaints against tow truck companies can be filed with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation or with the Harris County Sheriff's Office at hcsotowing@sheriff.hctx.net or 713-274-7410.And we visit the KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention that took place June 7-8 in Conroe to meet some anime enthusiasts and learn about the viability and challenges of running smaller conventions.

If we were to grade Austin Independent School District's paper right now, they'd probably get a B — could be better, but certainly could be a lot worse. After getting repeated “F's,” three AISD middle schools are being forced to shape up, in a year that the school district's budget has shrunk to deficit level. But now that state lawmakers have funneled $8.5 billion into public schools, increasing the basic student allotment and giving teachers raises, will AISD be able to balance its books? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Austin American-Statesman reporter Keri Heath to discuss it all, including other education-related bills passed by the Texas Legislature.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 10th episode: Tecovas XOXO Downtown Austin Cozy Earth - Use code COZYAUSTIN for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

After years of pushing lawmakers to close the loopholes that Billy Chemirmir used to murder dozens of North Texas seniors, the Texas Legislature takes a final vote on regulations for senior living communities. But are there still cracks in the senior care system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday, June 6th, 2025Today, the Trump-Musk feud explodes on their social media platforms as Musk calls for Trump's impeachment and threatens to release information about Donald and Epstein; CDC's top Covid vaccine advisor resigns after RFK Jr says he'll remove it from vaccination schedules; a federal judge orders the reinstatement of the AmeriCorps program in 24 states; Trump reinstates an expanded travel ban that includes 19 countries, he also blocked international students from studying at Harvard and settled a six hour long lawsuit with himself in Texas; Trump officials delayed a report of farm trade data over deficit forecasts; the Supreme Court sides with a straight white woman claiming reverse discrimination; four states petition the FDA to lift abortion pill restrictions; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, HomeChefFor a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! 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The Texas Legislature is finally out of our hair, the city of Austin is ending its use of automatic license plate readers (at least for now), and there's some tragic news on the heels of the King of the Hill reboot announcement. On today's Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to discuss it all. Plus, we discuss why the mayor of Taylor is refusing to sign a proclamation for this year's Taylor Pride event, and where you can celebrate Pride Month in Austin. And hey, please do send us a voicemail or email and let us know what you think about Rainey Street! We want to hear all the opinions.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 6th episode: Jones Dairy Farm Visit Port Aransas InKind - Get $25 off your next order of $50 or more! LBJ Presidential Library Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

If you hear shouts of joy and celebratory sounds coming from Austin, that is because the Texas Legislature has adjourned Sine Die and legislators are returning to their communities. Joining us for the conversation this week is Beaman Floyd Texas Impact's Outside Legislative Counsel Beaman Floyd to begin to help us process what happened during the 140 day legislative session and what comes next. Find ways you can get involved during the interim at texasimpact.org

A old law suddenly no more: a judge strikes down in-state tuition for undocumented students in Texas.What changes can Texans expect for energy and the environment after this week’s conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislature?After the Smokehouse Creek Fire scorched over 1 million acres, lawmakers also passed a slate of wildfire preparedness bills.The devastating New […] The post Why ranchers are ‘absolutely terrified' of the New World screwworm's return appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On Wednesday's show: From the end of the Texas Legislature, to ongoing budget discussions at the City of Houston, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: With Texas Monthly releasing its list of the state's top barbecue spots, local food writers hone in on Houston and name some of their favorite places here in this month's installment of The Full Menu.And we learn how history, gender, and faith intersect in Islamic art from the new executive director of Houston's Islamic Arts Society and a local calligraphy artist.

Storm clouds are making their way back into the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon, primarily for the western edge of the region as the cluster of storms moves in from that direction. The system will continue moving eastward, bringing the greatest risk of severe storms to the metro area in the early morning hours tomorrow. Dallas-Fort Worth is expected to receive 1-2 inches of rain. Strong winds, hail and flooding are possible hazards of the overnight system. In other news, for 140 days during the 89th Texas Legislature, 150 members, state representatives, and 31 senators took thousands of hours of committee testimony from those who might be impacted by their myriad proposals; a Frisco physician has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle government accusations that his medical clinic defrauded a federal health care program by billing for COVID-19 services that were not provided. Samad Khan paid the money to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act through submittals to the Health Resources and Services Administration; a fourth person is suing Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a multivehicle hit-and-run on a Dallas highway last year; and with the busy summer travel season underway, the TSA is warning travelers about the dangers of using USB chargers and free WiFi at airports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday's show: The 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature came to a close on Monday. We recap what passed, what didn't, the status of legislation on the governor's desk, and how it all might affect Texans.Also this hour: We visit a recent conference and expo for the robotics and autonomy industries held at the George R. Brown Convention Center.Then, author Bryan Burrough talks about his new book, The Gunfighters, which details the history of legendary gunfighters from the Wild West and the role Texas played in their stories.And we learn about an exhibit at Rice University's Moody Center for the Arts called Figurative Histories, in which several artists -- including three based in Houston -- explore the use of the human form in art, Black bodies in particular.

As the Texas legislative session ends there are new bills passed that could again reshape the state's access to abortion care. Advocates for reproductive freedom are condemning the passage of Senate Bill 31, The Life of the Mother Act and SB 33, a ban on San Antonio's Reproductive Justice Fund.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:The end of the 89th Texas Legislature represents the beginning of the analysis of the damage done. From the Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/02/texas-legislature-ends-session-republican-agenda/?_bhlid=f3bc5066045403914b35bcc5884d32ca437e86bf...From WFAA in Dallas: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/look-at-bills-abbott-will-consider-signing-as-89th-texas-legislative-session-ends/287-e1651721-06f3-40df-b388-1b978d7785fb...From Axios Texas: https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/06/02/texas-legislature-vouchers-thc-ban-school-finance...Rep. Gene Wu's appearance on CBS Texas: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/democratic-texas-lawmaker-criticizes-bills-passed-as-legislative-session-ends-democrats-are-enraged/Texas' status as a renewable energy leader is safe for now as three bills that sought to undercut that industry failed to survive the session: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/politics/the-quiet-demise-of-texas-anti-renewables-legislationWe will have 17 constitutional amendments to vote on this November: https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_2025_ballot_measuresWe look forward to celebrating our 15th anniversary this summer! Join us for a celebratory gathering in Dallas on Monday June 9: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2025anniversary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Today endeth the 89th Texas Legislature as the 140 days have come to an end. Three big bills that were thought to be likely to pass did not. One of them puts election integrity in Texas in peril and is a handout to the “community organizers” of the Left; another is a big surprise to the public school folks as the effort to end the STAAR test failed at the last moment, and; the third is that a much needed judicial pay raise bill failed all because the old problem of legislators having linked their substantial pensions (yeah, I know you thought they didn't really get paid) to that of the state's judges.But, they did manage to spend a bunch of money and provide a meaningful property tax relief package (it could have been much larger.)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Bad news: U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear GOP activist's lawsuit challenging Texas Ethics Commission's lobbying fine.Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Against Border NGO Allegedly Harboring Illegal Aliens. The ruling from the Texas Supreme Court is very interesting, read it here.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Today marks the conclusion of the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, and what a session it's been. Once renowned for its commitment to pro-freedom and pro-growth policies, Texas now grapples with decisions that challenge its conservative principles. This session has strayed from the fiscal conservatism Texans expect, from expanding corporate handouts to unprecedented spending. The people of Texas deserve better. It's time to return to the pro-growth policies that have enabled the state to thrive and lead the nation. On the federal front, the passage of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” in the House reveals a similar mix of commendable and concerning developments. How can we reconcile the benefits of tax cuts with the drawbacks of increased government spending?In this episode, I delve into these significant legislative moves and assess their impact on the nation's economic health. Let's examine both the positive and negative aspects to gain a clear understanding of where things stand.  You can catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify.Visit: VanceGinn.comSubscribe: VanceGinn.Substack.com

State law would prohibit various protesting activities on public university campuses under a bill the Texas Legislature approved Sunday. The bill would limit where and when students and university staff can protest on campus, prohibit the use of bullhorns in many instances and bar protesters from wearing masks. In other news, construction has begun in the city 30 miles north of Dallas on a $300 million, 20,000-seat open-air amphitheater, the result of a public-private partnership with Colorado-based entertainment and hospitality company VENU;  the controversial STAAR test will be back next school year along with 5 million public school students after a bill that would have eliminated the end-of-year exam died Sunday when House and Senate negotiators couldn't agree on how to replace it; and Morton Meyerson turns 87 Tuesday. Read about one of the last living lions of Silicon Prairie  in today's edition of The Dallas Morning News.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: More coverage from the final days of the 89th Texas Legislature which must end on Tuesday, 2 June.Election integrity still in jeopardy; a bill passes stripping school districts of asserting Sovereign Immunity in sexual abuse cases, and; much more including: Gun Rights Advocates Achieve Big Legislative Victories Legislation on school funding, water, land ownership advances  SB 4 & SB 23 Head to Gov's Desk, Part of $10 Billion in Property Tax Cuts & Relief Concrete Plants, Microchip Manufacturers Fight in Closing Days of Legislative Session New rules over state employees' ability to work at home are on their way to becoming law Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Governor Abbott names student regents for state universities.Oil and gas rig count.Border and illegal immigration news including: 600-foot protective buffer zone established around Anson's Bluebonnet Detention Facility Supreme Court Lets Trump Strip 500,000 Migrants Of Legal Status Illegal Aliens, Texans Arrested in 29 Count Drug Trafficking Indictment Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Summer storms slammed Austin this week, including one on Wednesday that left nearly 40,000 residents without power and one person dead. On this week's Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw to discuss the severe weather and how to be summer storm ready. Later, Leslie Rangel, senior editor of investigations for The Barbed Wire joins to talk about the Texas Legislature passing both a THC ban and a film incentives bill, and what these new state laws mean for Austinites. Plus, we discuss which Austin BBQ joints made Texas Monthly's Top 50 list and our weekend plans, including attending the ATX TV Festival, and a Juneteenth exhibition at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Texas Impact's Executive Director Bee Moorhead joined the program again this week with only days remaining before the Texas Legislature adjourns Sine Die. Scott and Bee talk about the last week and offer some reflections on the legislative session in the waning hours as we start to look forward to the interim and what comes next.   Find out how you can get involved at texasimpact.org  

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Bills that have passed; bills still in play, and; bills that were killed or failed – another update in these closing days of the 89th Texas Legislature.Also, you'll hear from Senator Bettencourt and Lieutenant Governor Patrick on the successful property tax relief package that has passed. We are very fortunate that the House decided to largely go along with the Senate's focus on increasing the Homestead Exemption. You can watch the full press conference from this afternoon here.Other items covered: Paxton Urges Texas House to Pass Legislation to Ensure the Prosecution of Voter Fraud and Uphold Election Integrity TPPF Urges Members to Oppose House Bill 2512 Gov. Abbott Signs $16B Housing Fix, HB 21 to End Abusive Housing Finance Tax Deals Sen.Bettencourt's SB 38 to End Texas' Squatters Crisis Heads to Gov's Desk to Become Law! Texas to expand how schools discipline students HB 4 Passes Senate 23-8 to Restore A-F Ratings, Replace Outdated STAAR, & Halt Lawfare ‘Orphan' oil wells targeted in new law headed to Gov. Abbott's desk State Lawmakers Approve Judicial Pay Raise, New Transparency and Accountability Standards $1.5B investment in Texas' film program headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk – Investment!? Give away to the movie industry. Local Gun “Buyback” Ban Heads to Abbott's Desk Texas House Kills Bill That Could Have Saved 19,000 Babies a Year– more on this travesty in this story:  Abortion pill crackdown, trans ‘bathroom bill' die in Texas House Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Houston Ends Traffic Stop Quotas in Unanimous VoteListen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: It's the final days of the 89th Texas Legislature. Here are some of the late breaking items covered today: Texas Poised to Enforce Age Verification on Apple, Google App Stores House Approves Legislation to Protect Students From Sexual Content – or how the Leftist media characterizes it: Texas Legislature poised to implement sweeping restrictions on school libraries. $2.5 Billion Water Infrastructure Deal, Additional 20-Year Annual $1 Billion Struck Texas Legislature moves to observe daylight saving time year-round – federal law would have to change first Tort reform: New limits for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits may become a reality in Texas. ERCOT would get a ‘kill switch' for large consumers under bill passed in House Democrats kill bill to stop bum encampments in Texas cities Dems run down the clock to defeat Texas ‘SAVE' act and Lege's most-restrictive abortion bill. – two important bills and who controls “the clock?” House leadership does. Leftist press pretends that “transgender” folk have special “rights” that Republicans are “targeting.“ Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas manufacturing production steady – Dallas Fed report.Texas Lottery scandal now includes guilty pleas in federal investigation. But lawmakers didn't have the guts to shut it all down.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The House and Senate are working in these final days of the 89th Texas Legislature with the House working all through the weekend. There is much to catch you up on and that includes the stories below plus much more on the show: House approves bill to save beleaguered Texas Lottery, here are the changes House committee pushes Texas [un]Ethics Commission out of sunset safety net bill Texas foods win round in fight over labeling high-fructose corn syrup as unfit for humans Texas bill OK'ing homes on smaller lots resurrected in House Bill banning DEI in public schools, tightening parental control clears House School Prayer Times and Classroom Ten Commandments Legislation Pass Texas Legislature, Head to Abbott House agrees to subsidize film industry with our money up to $300,000,000 per biennium Texas public universities on verge of having new restrictions after House approves plan Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.5th Circuit rules against library-libs in Llano: Library patrons have no First Amendment right to force libraries to include their points of view. This is an important and correct ruling and its reasons are well expressed in the opinion.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

With just over a week to go at the Texas Legislature: what’s passed, what’s stalled, and where we stand. Retailers track your every move to build shopper profiles and offer “personalized discounts.” But these loyalty perks may be more misleading than helpful. Declining enrollment and tight budgets have school districts reevaluating their campuses. In Fort […] The post Fort Worth considers shuttering 14 schools to cut costs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.